Feist Books Captured Vehicles in Wehrmacht Service

Feist Books Captured Vehicles in Wehrmacht Service is a unique illustrated guide in English, created for military history enthusiasts, modelers, and collectors seeking reliable sources of information about captured vehicles used by the Wehrmacht during World War II. This second edition, previously known as "Beutepanzer 1939-45," is an excellent compendium covering the period from the beginning of hostilities in 1939 to the fall of the Third Reich in 1945.

• Category: modeling literature / historical guide
• Format: 12" x 9" (30.5 x 22.8 cm), hardcover, landscape layout
• Number of pages: 264, high-quality 120gsm paper
• Binding: Smyth Sewn Binding
• Language: English
• Number of photos: approximately 700 archival photographs – color and black & white
• Authors: Robert Johnson, Uwe Feist
• Publisher: Feist Books; Year of publication: 2019

Historical and Technical Description

The book focuses on a wide spectrum of military vehicles from various armies that came into German service after being captured during campaigns in the West (France, Belgium, the Netherlands) and on the Eastern Front (USSR, Poland). Detailed examples of the most notable captures are presented – including French Somua S35 tanks, British Matildas, Soviet T-34s, and American Shermans taken by the Germans. The photographs and descriptions offer detailed insights into marking methods, adaptation to German war doctrine, and practical use of captured vehicles in the Waffen-SS, Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe, as well as in reserve and training units.

Why is it worth it?

"Captured Vehicles in Wehrmacht Service" perfectly fills a gap in the publishing market by providing a wealth of source material and unique photos from veterans' collections and archives. It is a must-have for advanced military modelers and history enthusiasts wishing to recreate unusual variants of German vehicles. Detailed photographs assist in reconstructing markings, camouflage, and equipment, which is a great advantage for those striving for a high level of realism.

Recommended for whom?

Especially recommended for experienced and intermediate modelers in 1/35, 1/48, 1/72 scale, who want to expand their knowledge or enrich their diorama projects with authentic details. Difficulty level of working with the publication – 2/5 (requires knowledge of English and historical-technical topics).